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Rediscovering Childhood Joy: The Magic of Montessori Toys and Name Trains

As a parent, I’m constantly on the lookout for toys that do more than just entertain my children. I want toys that engage their minds, spark their creativity, and help them grow. It’s not always easy to find something that ticks all those boxes, but then I discovered […]

Traditions and Snackations with Tokyo Treat and Sakuraco

Our June Tokyo Treat and Sakuraco boxes have arrived from Japan, both packed with up to 20 authentic Japanese snacks! This month Tokyo Treat takes you on a Snackation, while Sakuraco shares the traditions of Tokyo. Tokyo Treat and Sakuraco are monthly Japanese snack boxes, but you can […]

June is Migraine Awareness Month: Myth, Truth, Action

June is migraine and headache awareness month and this year the theme is Myth, Truth, Action. Anyone who suffers from migraines is already painfully aware of them, but the goal of awareness month is to “raise public knowledge, address stigma and build a stronger community of patient advocates,” […]

Naked Nutrition Kid’s Daily Essentials: A Tasty Treat Packed with Nutrition

Are you on the lookout for a nutritious and delicious addition to your child’s daily routine? Look no further than Naked Nutrition’s new Kid’s Daily Essentials Nutrition Shake Mix. Crafted to kickstart the day or serve as a wholesome between-meal treat, this shake mix is a powerhouse of […]

One Thousand and One Blog Posts

Yesterday WordPress notified me that I had posted my 1000th blog post! So, this is 1001. That’s a lot of posts, but I have been writing this blog for almost 10 years now, which is crazy. I did not personally write all 1001 posts, as some of them […]

How to Negotiate with an Employee Who is Excessively Absent or Late

This article has some surprising statistics about the effects of absenteeism and tardiness on businesses, including the main reasons for them and the costs businesses bear, and some effective ways to negotiate with employees perpetuating this behavior instead of immediately moving to terminate them.  The prevalence of absenteeism […]

Revitalize Your Locks: Essential Care for Damaged Hair

As someone who has bleached their hair to the point of breakage, I have a lot of experience caring for and reviving damaged hair. Whether your hair is suffering from heat damage, chemical treatments, or environmental stressors, here are some essential tips to help you nurture and revive […]

My Family Went on Vacation Without Me, and I Loved it

School is out and we are officially in the season of summer vacation, which reminds me of a great vacation I took last year when my family went to Ireland, and I went absolutely nowhere. Granted, I have been to Ireland many times because my husband’s parents are […]

WordPress Reader vs Website: How Do You View Blogs?

If you have time to just drop a one-word comment, I’d love to know if you are viewing this post in WordPress Reader or actually on my website (or somewhere else?). I’m wondering how many people see the blog and the blog posts the way I design them, […]

How Do Moms Keep Their House Clean?

Being a mom is hard enough, but throwing in household chores makes it even harder. When you have to dedicate a lot of your time to looking after kids, and working, fitting in cleaning tasks is hardly something you want to do. Below are some useful tips for […]